In 2005 he released his first official mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, and later in 2006 he released his first full length street album entitled Show and Prove. Since then he has released a further six mixtapes and a collaboration mixtape titled How Fly with friend Curren$y. He released his debut album, Deal or No Deal, in November of 2009, it reached #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and then reached the top ten on iTunes' overall album chart the week it was released. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, he left the label in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".He is also the founder of the rap crew Taylor Gang, which includes friends Kev Tha Hustler, Ekko, Smallz Money and Gene Stovall. They derived the name from the fact they always used to wear Chuck Taylor shoes.
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis.
Over the next thirteen years, he would move between Pittsburgh and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Germany, Japan, and England as his parents were reassigned to different posts. In October of 1990 Wiz was separated from his mother,who left him in the hands of her sister while she served in Operation Desert Storm.
During his travels, Wiz was forced to mature quicker than his peers. He was constantly faced with new surroundings, new schools, and new sets of friends, and he found it difficult to become attached to anyone outside his family roots. This nomadic life gave Wiz an opportunity, though, to broaden his mind and offered him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. He began to perceive the world differently than most kids, and he would write his thoughts down every day.These thoughts would become the foundation for his future recordings.
By the age of 14, with a few songs under his belt, Wiz was already drawing comparisons with his commanding voice and witty wordplay. While he has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G., Wiz was determined to create his own identity that would, one day, be loved and revered by fans.
Ready to take the next step, Wiz began his search for a recording studio to record new songs. He found one, ID LABS, where owner Eric Dan immediately recognized Wiz's talents. Along with Chad Glick of ID Management, they began to network Wiz to another Pittsburgh native, Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records. Benjy realized the raw talent that Wiz possessed, and immediately brought him into the Rostrum family in 2002.
Soon after, Wiz Khalifa began his ascent into the music scene in the Pittsburgh area. He has been hailed by the award winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pop music critic, Ed Masley, as having “the skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.” The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “The combination of a young, charismatic M.C. with a slew of stop-and-rewind rhymes together with a local independent label with major industry connections has set the stage for a hip-hop artist representing Pittsburgh to reach superstar status for the first time ever.
In 2010, with the success of Kush and Orange Juice still present, Wiz Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records. Wiz's style along with his production team, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and E. Dan make this a winning combination for success.
He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011. He followed that album with O.N.I.F.C. (abbreviated for mainstream markets from "Only Nigga In First Class") on December 4, 2012 which was backed by the singles "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Remember You". O.N.I.F.C. debuted at number two with 131,000 in first week sales.
Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa Day in the city. Khalifa graduated from Pittsburgh's Taylor Allderdice High School and in January 2012, purchased a home in nearby Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
In April 2013, Khalifa revealed that after having his son he decided to work on a new album that he was planning to release in 2013. On April 17, 2013, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y announced that they will drop their collaboration EP Live in Concert on April 20, 2013. The EP featured seven new songs. On June 24, 2013, he announced that his fifth studio album would be titled Blacc Hollywood and would be released in 2013. On September 3, 2013, Khalifa revealed he had recorded songs with Miley Cyrus, Adele and Juicy J for Blacc Hollywood. In October 2013, Mannie Fresh confirmed that he provided production for the album. On February 11, 2014, Khalifa released Blacc Hollywood's first single titled "We Dem Boyz". The album was then supported by the singles "KK", "You and Your Friends", "Stayin Out All Night", "Promises" and "So High".
Khalifa released an EP with TY Dolla $ign on March 31, 2015, entitled "Talk About It In the Morning". That same month, Wiz released the lead single for the film "Furious 7" called "See You Again" as a tribute to Paul Walker. The single has since gone on to global success. "See You Again" spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the longest-running rap number-one hit in the US.
On January 23, 2015, Khalifa was featured on a remix release of the Fall Out Boy song "Uma Thurman". On May 18, they performed the song together on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards show. In the summer of 2015, he began touring the United States with Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen in a tour titled "The Boys of Zummer Tour". The tour featured performances of "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy and Khalifa. Later that year, on December 15, 2015, Wiz released the mixtape "Cabin Fever 3". During the Golden Globes on January 10, 2016, Wiz announced that his next album, titled Khalifa, would be released on the 22nd of that month. However, the album was released on February 5, 2016. On May 24, 2016, he released "Pull Up", a standalone single in promotion of his sixth album, Rolling Papers 2, which was released on July 13, 2018.
On April 20, 2020, Khalifa released, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa. The album included collaborations with Tyga, Logic, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign. In May 2020, Khalifa featured on the song "Drums Drums Drums" with Travis Barker.
In 2021, Khalifa competed in season five of The Masked Singer as "Chameleon". He finished in third place.
Feels Good
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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My friends roll Lexus and Benzes
Spend ends tremendous, uh
Like dough's endless
Been this nigga from the start
Was already hot
No prob' openin' shop, the flow ready rock
Half of y'all ain't even got no hustle
I'm into living good
So I bring heat with the flow
Just how a nigga should
Come between me and my dough
I wish a nigga would (Nigga would)
Roll O's and cigarillos, my black brim low
The way I stack in dough attract nymphos
(Damn) cats sick though
Too impressed by how that honey walk
Me, I'm tryna come up on some
Ways to make that money talk (Money talk)
Sink or swim, I'm a hungry shark (Shark)
And I want it all, cribs and a foreign car
Audemars (Mar)
I could be gone tomorrow (Morrow)
That's why I grind like it's my last day
Hundred fucking roaches in my ash tray
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
My weed kicks like Jet Li flicks
Test me kid, slap shots like Gretzky hit's
(Woo) the best kept secret, yes he is
The cat's out of the bag
I puff puff and I pass
You dumb fucks and I laugh, motherfucker
What you hatin' for?
Why you just standin' outside
What you waitin' for? (Haha)
I'm blowin' on an eighth or
More, touring for my paper, boy
Before I hit the club I need a
Blunt or two or three or four (yeah)
Bad bitches thirsty for stars with mad riches
Wanna ride with 'em
Rest they heads on televisions
I don't bag bitches
(Nah) they hop in, you just follow and
You beg bitches (Damn) you're not a pimp
I was schooled by the best of them
(yeah) now they cuttin' checks for him
Ain't gettin money then it's probably
For the rest of them
Something like a legend when I
Quote what I wrote (Wrote)
Be in the big cloud from
The blunts that I smoke (Smoke)
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
Now I know I ain't living right
But it feels good
In these lyrics, Wiz Khalifa reflects on his luxurious lifestyle and the hustle he has put into achieving success. He mentions his friends driving expensive cars like Lexus and Benzes, indicating that they are financially well-off and able to spend lavishly. Wiz Khalifa compares their spending habits to his own, stating that he has endless dough, emphasizing his ability to generate wealth effortlessly.
He asserts his confidence in his talent as a rapper, saying that he has always been hot from the start and ready to make a name for himself. Wiz Khalifa acknowledges that many people try to hinder his success, but he believes most of them lack the dedication and ambition that he possesses, highlighting his work ethic and determination.
The artist expresses his love for living a good life and being financially stable. He claims to bring the heat with his flow, delivering powerful and impactful lyrics. Wiz Khalifa makes it clear that he won't let anything come between him and his money, cautioning anyone who might try to interfere. He wishes that someone would challenge him so he can prove his worth and demonstrate his ability to amass wealth.
Wiz Khalifa references his affinity for smoking and his enjoyment of the finer things in life. He mentions rolling and smoking cigars, describing his style, and how it attracts women (nymphos). He acknowledges that some people may envy him for his lifestyle, but he remains focused on finding more ways to make money talk and increase his wealth.
In the chorus, Wiz Khalifa acknowledges that he may not be leading the most morally upright life, but he finds solace in the pleasure and satisfaction his lifestyle brings. Despite knowing that his choices may be questionable, he finds comfort in the feeling his current lifestyle provides him.
In the second verse, Wiz Khalifa further emphasizes his penchant for smoking marijuana and its potency. He compares the effects of his weed to the punches of Jet Li in his movies, highlighting the strength of the high he experiences. He mocks those who criticize him, laughing at their ignorance while boasting about his success.
Wiz Khalifa talks about his preference for being in the company of beautiful women who are attracted to his fame and fortune. He characterizes himself as someone who doesn't need to pursue women but instead has them gravitate towards him. He criticizes men who beg women for attention, asserting his own status as a successful and respected figure.
In the final lines, Wiz Khalifa affirms his legacy and the respect he has earned in the music industry. He proclaims that he is revered like a legend when he recites the lyrics he has written. Furthermore, he mentions the large amounts of smoke created from the blunts he smokes, alluding to his influence and the cloud of smoke that surrounds him.
Once again, Wiz Khalifa acknowledges that his lifestyle may not conform to societal norms, but he finds satisfaction and pleasure in the way he lives.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends roll Lexus and Benzes
My friends drive luxury cars like Lexus and Benzes
Spend ends tremendous, uh
They spend a lot of money recklessly
Like dough's endless
As if they have unlimited money
Been this nigga from the start
I've been this person since the beginning
Was already hot
I was already successful
No prob' openin' shop, the flow ready rock
I have no problem starting my own business because my skills are already polished
(yeah) so many try and knock my hustle
Many people attempt to criticize my hard work
Half of y'all ain't even got no hustle
Half of you don't even work hard
I'm into living good
I am focused on living a luxurious lifestyle
So I bring heat with the flow
I deliver impressive rap verses
Just how a nigga should
Exactly the way a person like me should
Come between me and my dough
Attempt to interfere with my money-making
I wish a nigga would (Nigga would)
I really hope someone dares to do that
Roll O's and cigarillos, my black brim low
I roll marijuana joints and smoke them with cigarillos, wearing my hat low
The way I stack in dough attract nymphos
The way I earn a lot of money draws in promiscuous women
(Damn) cats sick though
Damn, these people are envious
Too impressed by how that honey walk
They are easily impressed by an attractive woman's walk
Me, I'm tryna come up on some
As for me, I'm trying to find ways to make money
Ways to make that money talk (Money talk)
Strategies to make my wealth speak for itself
Sink or swim, I'm a hungry shark (Shark)
I'm determined to succeed and won't let anything stop me
And I want it all, cribs and a foreign car
I desire everything, including luxurious houses and exotic cars
Audemars (Mar)
A reference to Audemars Piguet watches
I could be gone tomorrow (Morrow)
My life is uncertain, so I hustle like there's no tomorrow
That's why I grind like it's my last day
That's why I work hard as if it's my final opportunity
Hundred fucking roaches in my ash tray
I have a large number of roaches, symbolic of my struggles, in my ashtray
Now I know I ain't living right
Now I acknowledge that my lifestyle is not ideal
But it feels good
Despite that, I still feel satisfied
My weed kicks like Jet Li flicks
The marijuana I smoke has a strong effect
Test me kid, slap shots like Gretzky hit's
If you challenge me, I'll come back with a powerful response, just like Wayne Gretzky's slap shots
(Woo) the best kept secret, yes he is
I am the best-kept secret, someone with immense talent
The cat's out of the bag
The secret is no longer concealed
I puff puff and I pass
I smoke marijuana and share it with others
You dumb fucks and I laugh, motherfucker
I find amusement in the ignorance of others
What you hatin' for?
Why are you being jealous and negative?
Why you just standin' outside
Why are you not taking action?
What you waitin' for? (Haha)
What are you waiting for? (Laughs)
I'm blowin' on an eighth or
I'm smoking an eighth of weed
More, touring for my paper, boy
I'm making money by going on tours
Before I hit the club I need a
Before going to the club, I must have
Blunt or two or three or four (yeah)
A few marijuana joints
Bad bitches thirsty for stars with mad riches
Beautiful women who chase after wealthy celebrities
Wanna ride with 'em
Desire to accompany them
Rest they heads on televisions
They want to relax and live a luxurious lifestyle
I don't bag bitches
I don't chase after women
(Nah) they hop in, you just follow and
Instead, they willingly join me and you simply trail behind
You beg bitches (Damn) you're not a pimp
You plead with women, but you're not a player
I was schooled by the best of them
I learned from the most skilled players
(yeah) now they cuttin' checks for him
Now they are paying me generously
Ain't gettin money then it's probably
If someone isn't making money, it's most likely because
For the rest of them
They are not up to par with the successful ones
Something like a legend when I
I am almost like a legendary figure when I
Quote what I wrote (Wrote)
Recite the profound words I've written
Be in the big cloud from
Exist in a state of euphoria due to
The blunts that I smoke (Smoke)
The marijuana joints that I indulge in
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